Research Publications

Final Report 4: Impacts and Mitigation Measures (part 1 of 3)

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 4 (part 1 of 3) of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 1: Baseline Characterisation of Groundwater, Surface Water and Aquatic Ecosystems (part 4 of 4)

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 1 (part 4 of 4) of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

Final Report 1: Baseline Characterisation of Groundwater, Surface Water and Aquatic Ecosystems (part 1 of 4)

Year: 2016

This is the Final Report 1 (part 1 of 4) of the UGEE Joint Research Programme.

UGEE JRP - EPA Statement October 2016

Year: 2016

The UGEE Joint Research Programme is a comprehensive programme of research and there are many elements to it (some baseline analysis & desk –based literature reviews). Further details on the research programme are currently available on a dedicated website www.ugeeresearch.ie. This document is a statement from the EPA issued in October 2016.

Research 196: Climate Technology - Realising the Potential

Authors: Fionn Rogan, Paul Bolger and Brian Ó Gallachóir, October 2016

Year: 2016

Research report 196 on Climate Technology - Realising the Potential

Research 190: Biopolymer Production from Irish Dairy Industry Wastewaters

Authors: Anca Minescu, David Wall, Jerry Murphy, Alan Dobson and Niall O’ Leary, October 2016

Year: 2016

This report examines issues surrounding non-sustainable plastic production, use and disposal and highlights the challenges associated with limited commercial uptake of wholly biodegradable polymers.

Research 188: Integrating Ecosystem Approaches, Green Infrastructure and Spatial Planning

Authors: Mark Scott, Mick Lennon, Marcus Collier, Karen Foley, October 2016

Year: 2016

Research report 188 on Integrating Ecosystem Approaches, Green Infrastructure and Spatial Planning

Research 192: Connecting Data and Environmental Research at the Environmental Protection Agency

Author: Peter Mooney, October 2016

Year: 2016

Research 192 Connecting Data and Environmental Research at the Environmental Protection Agency

Research 192: Connecting Data and Environmental Research at the Environmental Protection Agency

Author: Peter Mooney, October 2016

Year: 2016

Research 192 Connecting Data and Environmental Research at the Environmental Protection Agency

Research 179: Soil Status and Protection

Authors: F. Bampa, K. Daly, R. Fealy, L. O’Sullivan, R. P.O. Schulte, C. Gutzler, D. Wall and R.E. Creamer, October 2016

Year: 2016

The objectives of this desk study were to review the current EU and Irish legislations, policies and available data which assess or encompass soil protection issues for Ireland.

Research 182: Green Infrastructure: A ‘How To’ Guide for Disseminating and Integrating the Concept into Spatial Planning Practice

Authors: Mark Scott, Mick Lennon, Marcus Collier, Karen Foley, September 2016

Year: 2016

A ‘How To’ Guide for Disseminating and Integrating the Concept into Spatial Planning

Research Report 186: The Development of a Model to Ascertain Future Levels of Historic WEEE Arising (Historic WEEE)

Authors: Michael Johnson and Colin Fitzpatrick, August 2016

Year: 2016

Using a range of data sources including census data, historical WEEE audits and comprehensive sampling this project employed material flow analysis and statistical methods (Weibull Probability Density Function) to estimate future return rates of historical WEEE.

Research 169: HYDROFOR: Assessment of the Impacts of Forest Operations on the Ecological Quality of Water

Authors: Mary Kelly-Quinn, Michael Bruen, Simon Harrison, Mark Healy, John Clarke, Tom Drinan, Hugh B. Feeley, Joanne Finnegan, Conor Graham, John Regan, Sean Blacklocke, July 2016

Year: 2016

HYDROFOR is an EPA and DAFM-supported multi-sector co-operative project to investigate the impacts of forestry operations on Ireland's aquatic ecology.

Research Report 173 - The Characterisation of Dairy Waste and the Potential of Whey for Industrial Fermentation

Authors: Michael P. Ryan and Gary Walsh, July 2016

Year: 2016

Research Report 173 detailing The Characterisation of Dairy Waste and the Potential of Whey for Industrial Fermentation

Research 171: The Effect of Wastewater Treatment Processes, in Particular Ultraviolet Light Treatment, on Pathogenic Virus Removal

Authors: Kelly Fitzhenry, Maria Barrett, Vincent O’Flaherty, William Dore, Martin Cormican, Neil Rowan, Eoghan Clifford, July 2016

Year: 2016

This study investigated the use of an alternative virus (FRNA bacteriophage) as a potential surrogate/model for norovirus behaviour.

Research 174 - Towards an Integrated Policy Framework for Maritime Spatial Planning in Ireland: Recommendations for Preparing Maritime Spatial Plans in Ireland

Authors: Conor Norton, Jerry Barnes, Deiric O’Broin, Wesley Flannery, Cillian Adamson and Sybil Berne, June 2016

Year: 2016

There is a need for a holistic vision and management to allow for the balance of social, economic and environmental interests and to ensure that maritime space and resources are used in a planned and sustainable manner.

Research 175 - AgImpact Project: Identifying Approaches to Improving Knowledge Exchange (KE) in the Irish AgriFood Sector using Expert Opinion

Authors: Owen Carton, Paul Cross, Anna Jones, Seamus Crosse, Paul Withers, Cara Augustenborg & Donnacha Doody, June 2016

Year: 2016

There is significant pressure to develop knowledge exchange (KE) processes that will facilitate the application of existing and new knowledge in order to deliver increased agricultural production efficiency and profitability while protecting natural capital including water.

Research 177 - Economic Assessment of the Waterborne Outbreak of Cryptosporidium hominis in Galway, 2007

Authors: Dearbháile Morris, Aksana Chyzheuskaya, Diarmuid O’Donovan, Srinivas Raghavendra, Martina Prendergast and Martin Cormican, June 2016

Year: 2016

Water is a limited and precious resource and is being consumed worldwide at unsustainable levels. It is therefore essential to place an economic value on this precious resource. In March 2007, the largest outbreak of cryptosporidiosis since surveillance began in Ireland occurred, and was associated with contamination of the water supply serving Galway City and surrounding areas.

Research 176: SILTFLUX Literature Review

Authors:Damian Lawler, Anna Rymszewicz, Liz Conroy, John O’Sullivan, Michael Bruen, Jonathan Turner and Mary Kelly-Quinn, June 2016

Year: 2016

This review summarises the key issues that affect the role of fine sediment in fluvial systems, with a focus on northern Europe, the UK and Ireland, which will be of most relevance to the SILTFLUX project.

Research Report 164 - Local Authority Adaptation Strategy Development Guideline

Author: Stefan Gray, May 2016

Year: 2016

The purpose of this guideline is to support local authorities in the development of a local climate change adaptation strategy. In its structure and content, the guideline draws heavily on the 2013 Guidelines on Developing Adaptation Strategies provided to European Union Member States by the European Commission (SWD(2013) 134 final), with the aim of fostering coherence between strategies developed at local and national scale.